Mauricio Pochettino’s positivity doesn’t look quite so outlandish anymore.

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Mauricio Pochettino’s positivity doesn’t look quite so outlandish anymore.

INGLEWOOD, California June 12 : Mauricio Pochettino's gameplan worked a treat in the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Friday, with the hosts…

INGLEWOOD, California, June 12 : U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters his team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup opener was the result of a team-first…

The U.S. routed Paraguay, 4-1, to win its World Cup debut under the 54-year-old Argentine.